Jobs at Fort Knox Group

Job Summary

• The Account Officer will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, handling accounts receivable/payable, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of accounting principles.

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4 - 5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Certification in ICAN, ACCA, or other relevant professional bodies
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (ERP systems).
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure the timely preparation and accuracy of financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial forecasts.

Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address any identified issues.
• Maintain and enforce adherence to accounting standards

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the accounting team.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.

Strategic Planning and Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and manage budgets and cost-control measures.
• Contribute to financial strategies to support organizational goals.

System and Process Optimization:

• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and controls.
• Implement new technologies or tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification preferred).
• Experience: 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, among others) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel expertise required).
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

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Job Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the office affairs/ system and devise ways to streamline processes.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary efficiency
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation.
• Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g. electricians).
• Organize and supervise other office activities and the secretarial staff.
• Maintain and account for office float for sundry office purchases and procurements.

General Qualifications / Experience / Competency

• Good educational background in any relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
• High degree of Integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency in office organization and optimization techniques.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mature, Presentable with Presence, Independent, Meticulous and Multi- tasking
• Ready, and available to work long hoursin a challenging but exceptionally rewarding environment.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing depot operations including the safe and efficient handling of petroleum products.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• The Depot Manager holds a pivotal role encompassing critical and strategic managerial responsibilities within the terminal.
• The role demands the supervision of the day-to-day operations in the fuel terminal with a focus on operational excellence, technical support, improvements, cost management, safety, and business continuity.
• Represent the company in high-profile business meetings with external entities and engage with diverse stakeholders of the business.
• Develop procedure manuals in line with industry practices for HSE, maintenance operations, logistics, etc., to ensure smooth and seamless operations within the depot.
• Plan product supply in conjunction with the trading department and monitor vessel loading/discharge activities
• Innovatively propose and follow up on the implementation of methods that will make operations cheaper, safer, and faster. This includes, especially, the discharge and delivery truck filling activities
• Oversee the daily monitoring of stock in the storage tank to ensure no product loss
• Coordinate all depot activities concerning government agencies such as NMDPRA, NNPC, NPA, NIMASA, etc.
• Ensure the security of the depot and machinery at all times
• Ensure terminal assets are maintained in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• Provide periodic reports to make recommendations to management on required upgrades and modifications in the depot
• Ensure operating licenses and permits are renewed in time to avoid service interruption
• Responsible for managing all operational activities in the depot.
• Review and optimize standard operational procedures
• Execute operational, OE/HES activities per established priorities such as product receipt, tank gauging, truck loading/unloading, product sampling, transfers, and quality control checks of petroleum products
• Participate in stakeholders' meetings to improve logistics and operations associated with activities of storage facilities
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and supervise all aspects of the daily depot operations to ensure safe depot operations at all times, sustainability, zero incidence, and injury.
• Act as an asset custodian and ensure that company assets in the depots are kept securely and affordably maintained in a manner that will ensure they are preserved and serve satisfactorily over their expected lifetime of useful service
• Execute planned routine (small) maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, fire extinguisher inspections, valve lubrication and replacements, emergency generator test runs, firewater pump tests, and others, as instructed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering etc.
• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience in the Oil and Gas downstream sector, preferably in a tank farm environment
• Understanding of the transport industry and an ability to relate with shipping companies, maritime agencies and other associated industry managers
• Experience in cost efficiency and productivity optimization through process optimization
• Extensive understanding of modem terminal operations
• Extensive knowledge of company operational procedures
• Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives.